Worlds Apart, Faith Impart (Kenya Report Pt.1)

TRAVEL SUPPLEMENT (KENYA)

19th August 2006, Singapore - A second morning dawns with the snarl of motorvehicles in a morning rush like a Calvarian melee. Twas only two days earlier when a rooster raised the alarm and consequently, his eyelids. The editor stirs and stretches to greet the dawning of a new day. The scene was familiar, yet worlds apart from the scenery that had greeted him for 13 days. "Welcome to Changi International Airport....Thank you for flying Emirates. We look forward to seeing you soon." I look forward to seeing you soon too, Kenya! The trip had ended for the editor as quickly as he had packed his duffel bag pre-trip.




Place
The village of Kavingoni in Kenya (about 5 hours drive from the capital, Nairobi) almost on the equator. Nearest satellite town: Machakos (64 kilometres southeast of the capital)



People
- Ethnicity: Kamba; Official Languages: English & Kiswahili



Terrain & Climate
Slight modulation and of relative elevation from sea level. Largely arid and dry with balmy days and cool nights. Short and sometimes fierce wet season from Jan to April. Dry riverbeds most parts of the year. No electricity or running water nor Internet connection.



Mission
- To witness the installation of Pastor Richard Musyoki
- To celebrate the 11th anniversary of Ebenezer Church
- To encourage believers in the church, further equip them in the faith, and spur them on in the pursuit of Godliness
- To bear witness of our faith to unbelievers at the open-air marketplaces and a school
- To bless them as God has richly blessed us